I am exploring electric conversion kits in the hope that it can make me ride to office 5 days a week instead of 2 or 3. Its 20km one way. I am considering getting one for front wheel.

As a complete newbie, I have a bunch of questions:I am thinking 200w motor with 8-12Ah battery with throttle should work. Pedellac can be installed if not too difficult or unreliable.If I put back the original wheel and take out the battery, I get a nice light weight bike back. Is that too wishful?Is there a frame (also need to buy a bike) that suits this purpose better than other? Do these kits play well with disc brakes? Any recommendations on kits? Is ebay stuff good?

It fits in the front wheel & uses a throttle (not pedalec type) with a 200W motor.I quite like the throttle version, as it allows me to choose when I use the motor, and how much.

I also kept the original front wheel to put back in. But in reality, that never happened as I just use a different bike instead.

Things to consider when choosing the bike is; are the forks strong enough. Carbon is not advisable & aluminium will likely start to open out where the wheel slots in.I converted a Giant cross city 3 without any issues, & the wife has a Malvern Star flat bar commuter thing.

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